Black woman owned business

[ChrissyjRobinso]

Hello everyone, I'm the owner of Lai Alexandrea & Co Bath & Body. We offer hand made bath and body products using all natural ingredients. Just a little bit about myself. I've been blessed to start making skincare products right from my kitchen. I recently have been blessed to register my business on Sam.gov and now I have certification as a black woman owned business. If there is anyone here that needs help with certification, my team and I will be happy to assist with that process. 

If you love skincare that has benefits for your skin, check us out at www.laialexandrea.com

[AdamB]

Hi, @ChrissyjRobinso!! Thank you so much for joining the group. If you don't mind me asking in case it's secret, how did you get such vivid colors in some of your products? Tropical Island and Tender Kisses really catch my eye! 

[ChrissyjRobinso]

I use natural colorants that are skin safe. 

[ishaesthetics]

Hi there! I am also a black woman and own 2 businesses. I would love to know about how you got certified as a black woman on business though! I get so many  explanations.

Isha

[AdamB]

That is an awesome question!

[ChrissyjRobinso]

No problem. I am more than happy to help you. Register for a Duns number it’s absolutely free. dnb.com also make sure to find on irs.gov and get your ein it’s absolutely free once you have that in place then go to Sam.gov and register for a free account and then register your business there make sure you fill out the questionnaire the process takes make a 3-4 business days if everything is done correctly. If you need any more help just let me know 

[JessPoynter]

@ChrissyjRobinso your products are fantastic! Well done on Billion'Aire! I think it is vital that men take care of their skin, and don't feel bad doin it! My husband just tried out a couple of my moisturizers a couple weeks ago and was astounded at how great his skin felt (almost as if that's the whole point of skincare 😁) 

Congratulations on the certification! 

[ChrissyjRobinso]

Thank you so much. It’s always great to hear when someone can give you insight on your business. I greatly appreciate it. 💕

[Doran]

Hi Chrissy!  Nice to meet you.  Congrats on the new sam.gov certification.  Your products look amazing! So happy you are in the group.

[thesunnyside]

Hi @ChrissyjRobinso, thanks for this post.. I am also a business owner. I run a wellness practice with acupuncture and tap dance and the main healing modalities. what is a duns number? I already have my EIN. 

[myJewelry]

Dunn & Bradstreet is a place to list your business.   I google their name and copied this for you.

Dun & Bradstreet is a corporation that offers information on commercial credit as well as reports on businesses. Most notably, Dun & Bradstreet is recognizable for its Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS numbers); these generate business information reports for more than 100 million companies around the globe.  https://www.dnb.com/ 

[Vannabu]

Love the look on your site😍. I would like to ask a question how did you get afterpay, sezzle and shoppay. To my knowledge I thought sq. didn't have those choices for us 

[ChrissyjRobinso]

Hey I’m sorry for the late reply and thank you so much. I signed up for a merchant account for each. They provide you with your own api codes that have to be listed on your payment options for them specifically. Once properly installed then it will appear on your payment options. Also with Sezzle I was approved to be listed as a black owned business to be featured. I’m working on getting my images for them. Hope this helps. 

[Kenzam]

Love your site! I will be placing an order soon! I also own a black business www.xoxoimpressions.com

[ChrissyjRobinso]

Thank you love! 

[SculptingPalace]

Hi, I will love some help with registering my business as black and women owned just having a rough time with it . 

[Chaal1023]

Nice to meet you Chrissy my name is Mia . I'm so happy for you congratulations on your accomplishments.  I opened my 1st black owned Spa Salon @ www.chaalboutiqueankh.org in 2017  We offer Medical Cosmetic Facial and Body treatments.  We also carry our Black owned Luxury Professional Skincare treatment products Bae Caviar Skincare @ www.baecaviarskincare.com .  I'm so excited for you welcome. 

[TanyaH13]

Hi Crissy,

Hoping you’re well! I would like to know more about registering my business as Black Woman Owned Business can we connect? My email is lavishthehairstudio@ymail.com. Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks!